Home defense pump shotgun

jlgray70

March 19, 2003 04:30

What is the best home defense pump shotgun. I'm looking for something in 20" and not very expensive, maybe in the 250.00 - 350.00 range.

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  Xracer

  March 19, 2003 04:36

  Mossberg is a good one in that price range.

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  bama55

  March 19, 2003 04:45

  The Remington 870 is my favorite.
  
  "Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now so I can buy more guns and ammo."

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  William81

  March 19, 2003 05:16

  I use a Remington 870.
  
  Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....

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  cbxjeff

  March 19, 2003 05:32

  I have a Mossberg 590 with the pistol grip. Having the shoulder stock removed makes it much more manuverable in confined spaces (like a hallway).
  
  cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.

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  Nighthawk

  March 19, 2003 08:07

  I have a Mossberg 590 and a 500 I like them both.I also have a Winchester Model 1300 Speed Pump I would recommend.I have the Remington 870 but its the Wingmaster,but if the Defense shotguns are the same quality?I would have to toss a coin.Good Luck
  
  
  Best!!
  
  Rugster
  
  
  Toujours Pret

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  beantole

  March 19, 2003 08:57

  I have a Winchester pump action model 1300 defender. It has an 18" barrel and holds eight 12 gauge shells. It is moderate cost and gives one a lot of manueverability due to its short barrel. I recommend it for home defense.
  
  Bruce

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  dkf

  March 19, 2003 11:35

  A very strong consideration that you need to have is "will this weapon be used only by you or will other members have access to it" if other members will use this weapon than you also need to consider their experience, also what is your experience? The Mossberg with all wood and standard shotgun stock is one of the weapons that my wife has for self defense, she keeps it loaded with all brass 00 and 000 and she has eight rounds of "instant hell sender".

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  vipereater

  March 19, 2003 15:12

  I'd go with the Mossberg 500, Remington 870 or Winchester 1300. I urge you to go with a full stock so you can shoulder the gun for accuracy. I had a pistol grip once, shot it and sold it. The recoil is incredible and it "killed" my hand. Accuracy you say? If your going to use it for home defense maybe your shot will be at a range that the pattern will only open 6" at most. Stay away from magnum loads as well. If someone other than yourself has to use it the recoil won't scare them sh**less. A 18" 870 Remington is my home defense loaded with 00 buck setup with a light. Remember that your prowler maybe a family member roaming around in the dark. You must equip with a light with a pressure on/off switch so a in the dark accident doesn't happen. Hope this helps.
  
  Vipereater

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  Gotdeere

  March 19, 2003 15:26

  Can't go wrong with any of the pumps that Vipereater mentioned. But I personally like the Remington 870. Another thought for any pump is getting an extended tube so you can hold more shells.

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  k.stanonik

  March 19, 2003 15:44

  There is nothing wrong with the above mentioned shot guns, all great choices, i will suggest 1 thing though, on a defense weapon stick with full rifle stocks, better weapon retention.

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